2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 20817

Bethesda, MD • Montgomery County • Source: SAFMR

MD / Bethesda

Housing authority: Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) — see how its payment standards relate to these figures.

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 20817?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 20817 (Bethesda, MD), effective October 1, 2026, are $3,170 for a studio, $3,310 for 1 bedroom, $3,660 for 2 bedrooms, $4,660 for 3 bedrooms and $5,490 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $3,294–$4,026 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 20817, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $3,170
1 Bedroom $3,310
2 Bedroom $3,660
3 Bedroom $4,660
4 Bedroom $5,490
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Montgomery County income limits for Section 8.

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